Investing

The Investing section combines market analysis with expert forecasts and investment strategies. It aims to help readers—from novice investors to professionals—make informed decisions across asset classes, regions and market cycles.

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SME’S SHOULD REALISE THE BENEFITS OF TAKING AIM

In recent years, the equity capital markets have been plagued by uncertainty with many smaller compa...

25th March, 2014

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UK EXPORT CONFIDENCE AT RECORD HIGH BUT R&D INVESTMENT MUST IMPROVE

Hi-tech spotlight illustrates need for UK to invest in innovation to remain competitive Emerging mar...

24th March, 2014

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ADVISERS BULLISH ABOUT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

Nine out of ten IFAs expect UK house prices to increase during the next three years 40% of IFAs woul...

22nd March, 2014

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OSMOSIS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DELIVER MORE TO THE US

Osmosis form strategic alliance with Calvert Investments to deliver Model of Resource Efficiency int...

21st March, 2014

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BUDGET 2014: INVESTMENT LIMIT ON ISAS SHOULD BE RAISED TO AT LEAST £25,000

Ahead of the Budget, to be presented by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, on Wednesda...

19th March, 2014

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT HERTZ HAS SIGNED A NEW DEAL WITH NEVERLOST SAT NAV WITH MAGELLEN

Hertz is renowned as one of the global leaders in mobility and equipment solutions. The NeverLost in...

18th March, 2014

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FE LAUNCHES RETAIL INVESTMENT PLATFORM TRUSTNET DIRECT

Clear charging structure, price guarantee and easy-to-use platform helps bridge the advice gap FE (F...

18th March, 2014

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FORTY-SOMETHING FEMALES – ARE WEALTH MANAGERS DOING ENOUGH?

Lee Goggin is co-founder of findaWEALTHMANAGER.com, the free, independent online matching service fo...

18th March, 2014

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IS THE CUT IN LEVERAGE GOOD FOR THE ECONOMY?

By Meziane Lasfer  The Wall Street Journal dated 4th March stated that 216 non-financial companies i...

18th March, 2014

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SHOULD INVESTORS BELIEVE FINANCIAL ANALYSTS RECOMMENDATIONS?

By Meziane Lasfer  Financial analysts have always played a significant role in advising clients as t...

18th March, 2014

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GLOBAL ECONOMIC NEWS: WILL CHINESE ECONOMY OVERTAKE THE US ECONOMY IN THE NEXT FEW YEARS?

Before the eruption of the global economic crisis, it had been predicted that People’s Republic of C...

18th March, 2014

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INVESTORS MOST CONFIDENT IN UK ASSET CLASSES

Since early 2013 sentiment towards UK property and UK shares rises by 50 percentage points and 25 pe...

15th March, 2014